Song Reviews
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Akon ft. Eminem - Smack That (S.R.C. / Universal)
Eminem and Akon team up on "Smack That." But, is it a noteworthy collaboration? Check out our song review for more.
Eminem and Akon team up on "Smack That." But, is it a noteworthy collaboration? Check out our song review for more.
Big Boi - "Royal Flush" (Featuring Andre 3000 and Raekwon)
Big Boi's "Royal Flush" features Andre 3000 and Raekwon.
Big Boi's "Royal Flush" features Andre 3000 and Raekwon.
Bun B feat. Sean Kingston - "That's Gangsta"
Bun B - That's Gangsta
Bun B - That's Gangsta
Busta Rhymes - "Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'Em)"
Busta Rhymes - "Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'Em)"
Busta Rhymes - "Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'Em)"
Chamillionaire feat. Kelis - "Not A Criminal" (Universal)
"Not a Criminal" is the first single from Chamillionaire's Ultimate Victory.
"Not a Criminal" is the first single from Chamillionaire's Ultimate Victory.
Chamillionaire ft. Slick Rick - "Hip-Hop Police"
Chamillionaire ft. Slick Rick- "Hip-Hop Police"
Chamillionaire ft. Slick Rick- "Hip-Hop Police"
Common - The Game (ft. DJ Premier) (Geffen)
Song review of Common's The People, taken from Finding Forever.
Song review of Common's The People, taken from Finding Forever.
Eminem, 50 Cent, Ca$his, Lloyd Banks – You Don’t Know (Shady)
Song review: Eminem, 50 Cent, Cashis, Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo – You Don’t Know. You Don't Know is the lead single from Eminem Presents: The Re-Up.
Song review: Eminem, 50 Cent, Cashis, Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo – You Don’t Know. You Don't Know is the lead single from Eminem Presents: The Re-Up.
Fat Joe featuring Lil Wayne - Make It Rain
Our take on Fat Joe's "Make It Rain" single.
Our take on Fat Joe's "Make It Rain" single.
Ice Cube ft. Snoop Dogg & Lil Jon - Go to Church
Ice Cube's music video for "Go to Church" with Snoop Dogg and Lil' Jon.
Ice Cube's music video for "Go to Church" with Snoop Dogg and Lil' Jon.
Jay-Z - "Jockin' Jay-Z (Dope Boy Fresh) (Def Jam)
What's the verdict on "Jockin' Jay-Z"?
What's the verdict on "Jockin' Jay-Z"?
Jay-Z - Kingdom Come Song Review
See our take on Jay-Z's Kingdom Come single.
See our take on Jay-Z's Kingdom Come single.
Jay-Z - Show Me What You Got Track Review
See our take on Jay-Z's Show Me What You Got.
See our take on Jay-Z's Show Me What You Got.
Kanye West - "Can't Tell Me Nothin'" (Def Jam)
Kanye West raps about insecurities on "Can't Tell Me Nothin'," the buzz single from his third album.
Kanye West raps about insecurities on "Can't Tell Me Nothin'," the buzz single from his third album.
Kanye West featuring Lupe Fiasco - Touch The Sky
The swaggering "Touch The Sky" was released a few days after Kanye West's triple win at the 2006 Grammys. There's a good cause for celebration.
The swaggering "Touch The Sky" was released a few days after Kanye West's triple win at the 2006 Grammys. There's a good cause for celebration.
Kanye West featuring Lupe Fiasco - Touch The Sky
The swaggering "Touch The Sky" was released a few days after Kanye West's triple win at the 2006 Grammys. There's a good cause for celebration.
The swaggering "Touch The Sky" was released a few days after Kanye West's triple win at the 2006 Grammys. There's a good cause for celebration.
Kanye West, Nas, Rakim, KRS-One - "Better Than I've Ever Been" / "Classic"
Nas, Kanye West, Rakim, KRS-One - "Better Than I've Ever Been (Classic)" song review.
Nas, Kanye West, Rakim, KRS-One - "Better Than I've Ever Been (Classic)" song review.
Lil Wayne featuring Static Major - "Lollipop"
Lil Wayne featuring Static Major - "Lollipop"
Lil Wayne featuring Static Major - "Lollipop"
Lloyd Banks featuring 50 Cent - Hands Up (G-Unit / Interscope)
Song review of Lloyd Banks "Hands Up," taken from his Rotten Apple LP.
Song review of Lloyd Banks "Hands Up," taken from his Rotten Apple LP.
Ludacris - Money Maker (Disturbing Tha Peace / Def Jam)
Ludacris featuring Pharrell - Money Maker.
Ludacris featuring Pharrell - Money Maker.
Lupe Fiasco - I Gotcha
Review of Lupe Fiasco's "I Gotcha," taken from his debut LP, Food & Liquor.
Review of Lupe Fiasco's "I Gotcha," taken from his debut LP, Food & Liquor.
Lupe Fiasco - Kick, Push
A review of Lupe Fiasco's first single, "Kick, Push."
A review of Lupe Fiasco's first single, "Kick, Push."
Lupe Fiasco ft. Jill Scott - Daydream
Read the review of Lupe Fiasco's "Daydream," then hear the song for yourself.
Read the review of Lupe Fiasco's "Daydream," then hear the song for yourself.
MIMS - This Is Why I'm Hot
MIMS - Is this hot or not?
MIMS - Is this hot or not?
Nas - "Be a N*gger Too"
Nas shamelessly exploits an important social issue on "Be a N*gger Too."
Nas shamelessly exploits an important social issue on "Be a N*gger Too."
Nas - "Hero" (Def Jam)
On "Hero," Nas positions himself as hip-hop messiah.
On "Hero," Nas positions himself as hip-hop messiah.
Nas - Hip-Hop Is Dead (Def Jam)
Review of Nas' "Hip-Hop Is Dead" single.
Review of Nas' "Hip-Hop Is Dead" single.
Nas - Where Y'all At
Check out our review of Nas' "Where Y'all At" from his Def Jam debut, Hip-Hop is Dead.
Check out our review of Nas' "Where Y'all At" from his Def Jam debut, Hip-Hop is Dead.
Nas feat. Jay-Z - Black Republican (Def Jam)
"Black Republican" finds Nas and Jay-Z trading rhymes for the first time.
"Black Republican" finds Nas and Jay-Z trading rhymes for the first time.
Outkast - Mighty "O"
A review of OutKast's "The Mighty O" single.
A review of OutKast's "The Mighty O" single.
Snoop Dogg - Neva Have 2 Worry
Snoop Dogg - Neva Have 2 Worry
Snoop Dogg - Neva Have 2 Worry
Snoop Dogg featuring B-Real - "Vato"
Review of Snoop Dogg's single "Vato," taken from The Blue Carpet Treatment.
Review of Snoop Dogg's single "Vato," taken from The Blue Carpet Treatment.
Soulja Boy feat. Arab - "Yahhh!"
Souljah Boy whines about the difficulties of fame.
Souljah Boy whines about the difficulties of fame.
T.I. - "Big Things Poppin'" (Atlantic)
Song review of T.I.'s "Big Things Poppin'."
Song review of T.I.'s "Big Things Poppin'."
T.I. - "No Matter What"
T.I. tackles his personal struggles on "No Matter What"
T.I. tackles his personal struggles on "No Matter What"
T.I. - What You Know
Following the hazy reception of his first single, "Ride With Me", Atlanta-based emcee T.I. reached into his bag of tricks and unleashed "What You Know."
Following the hazy reception of his first single, "Ride With Me", Atlanta-based emcee T.I. reached into his bag of tricks and unleashed "What You Know."
Talib Kweli - Listen (Blacksmith / Warner Bros.)
See our review of Talib Kweli's "Listen," taken from Ear Drum.
See our review of Talib Kweli's "Listen," taken from Ear Drum.
The Game - It's Okay (One Blood)
Check out our review of The Game's "One Blood."
Check out our review of The Game's "One Blood."
The Game - Let's Ride (Strip Club) (Black Wall Street / Geffen)
See our take on Game's "Let's Ride (Strip Club)" from The Doctor's Advocate LP.
See our take on Game's "Let's Ride (Strip Club)" from The Doctor's Advocate LP.
The Roots - "Rising Up" (Feat. Wale & Chrisette Michele)
The Roots - "Rising Up" (Feat. Wale & Chrisette Michele)
The Roots - "Rising Up" (Feat. Wale & Chrisette Michele)
The Roots - Don't Feel Right
The Roots new single from their Def Jam debut, The Game Theory.
The Roots new single from their Def Jam debut, The Game Theory.
Young Buck - Get Buck (G-Unit)
"Get Buck" is the second single from Young Buck's second LP, Buck The World. See our take on "Get Buck."
"Get Buck" is the second single from Young Buck's second LP, Buck The World. See our take on "Get Buck."
Young Jeezy - "Put On" (Featuring Kanye West
Jeezy and Weezy team up for a monstrous jam on "Put On."
Jeezy and Weezy team up for a monstrous jam on "Put On."
Young Jeezy - I Luv It (Def Jam)
"I Luv It" is the lead single from Young Jeezy's Thug Motivation 102: The Inspiration. Young Jeezy's "I Luv It" was produced by DJ Toomp.
"I Luv It" is the lead single from Young Jeezy's Thug Motivation 102: The Inspiration. Young Jeezy's "I Luv It" was produced by DJ Toomp.
Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
A review of Yung Joc "It's Goin' Down."
A review of Yung Joc "It's Goin' Down."